baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2492000-A (GB)
Title: Dilatation device with a guidewire lubrication port
Inventor: ANDRICH DANIELA
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 2008-10-31
Abstract: A device for urethral stricture dilatation is provided. The device comprises a dilator 70 having an elongate body 72 provided with a distal end tapered towards a distal tip, a proximal end and a guidewire channel 74 extending through it. A guidewire 38 for guiding the dilator 70 upon insertion extends through the guidewire channel 74. In addition, there is a lubrication port at the proximal end of the elongate body 72 for introduction of a guidewire lubrication fluid into the guidewire channel 74. The guidewire 38 is provided with a stopper 50 for preventing the proximal end of the guidewire 38 from passing through the guidewire channel 74 towards the distal tip of the dilator 70. The stopper 50 is adapted to receive a syringe for introducing guidewire lubrication fluid into the guidewire channel 74 when the stopper is coupled to the lubrication port Also provided is a kit for urinary stricture dilatation.
Patent GB-2493666-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for treating alkaline water with carbon dioxide
Inventor: COULTON RICHARD HENRY
IPC: C02F1/52
Filed: 2008-10-06
Abstract: A method of treating alkaline water comprises the steps of introducing water into a first compartment (1), bubbling carbon dioxide into the water in the first compartment (1), causing solids to precipitate, transferring water with solids that have precipitated into a second compartment (2), separating, in the second compartment (2), solids that have precipitated from the water, the separated solids being at least in part introduced into the first compartment as seed crystals, transferring water from which solids have been separated to a third compartment (3), bubbling carbon dioxide into the water in the third compartment to reduce the pH of the water, and removing water from the third compartment (3), the pH of the water removed from the third compartment (3) being lower than the pH of the water in the second compartment (2). The compartments are preferably provided in a single portable unit.
Patent GB-2500958-A (GB)
Title: Host and detachable user input/output modules
Inventor: UNDERWOOD GEOFFREY PAUL
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2012-12-12
Abstract: A user control interface (1) where a host module (2) is detachably connectable to a first user module (3), which provides input and/or output functionality in relation to equipment external to the interface. The user module(s) may be similarly attachable modules so that signal communication may be provided back to the host module which provides a connection for enabling communication externally of the interface. The modular stack may be used as an interface for a user on an aircraft, bus or other transport to provide at-seat entertainment. The host acts as a bus or hub for the modules and connections may use an electrical male/female plug and socket arrangement to dock units together which may control lighting, temperature, ventilation, allow communication with onboard aero plane staff, make a telephone call or obtain internet access. Module input/outputs might be audio, usb or other output sockets, Bluetooth, near field, chip and pin, input keypad, keyboard buttons, seat or cursor control.
Patent GB-2497451-A (GB)
Title: Gate insulator layer for electronic devices
Inventor: MUELLER DAVID CHRISTOPH
IPC: C08F232/00
Filed: 2011-08-26
Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide for the use of polycycloolefins in electronic devices and more specifically to the use of such polycycloolefins as gate insulator layers used in the fabrication of electronic devices, the electronic devices that encompass such polycycloolefin gate insulator and processes for preparing such polycycloolefin gate insulator layers and electronic devices.
Patent GB-2503783-A (GB)
Title: Security device with surface comprising printed lenses and tactile elements
Inventor: COMMANDER LAWRENCE GEORGE
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 2013-05-08
Abstract: A security device 1 comprises an array of printed lenses 12 arranged on a first surface 16a of a substrate 16; a microimage array 14 underlying the array of printed lenses 12 and at least one tactile element 18, 19 arranged on the first surface 16a of the substrate 16 which is of greater or lesser height than the printed lenses 12. A security device comprising an array of lenses; a microimage array and a latent element is also disclosed; as is a security device assembly comprising a graphics underlayer and optionally a masking layer.
Patent GB-2506741-A (GB)
Title: Cremation urn with decorative applique applied thereto
Inventor: REYNOLDS KRISTINE ANN
IPC: A61G17/08
Filed: 2013-08-14
Abstract: A cremation urn 10 comprises a container 12 that has a lower end and an upper end, and that is sized and configured to receive therein cremation remains of a deceased. An access cover is removably secured on the lower end of the container providing access to an interior of the container. A receptacle 30 is located on the upper end of the container and has a bottom wall 32 and an upstanding side wall 34 extending peripherally around the bottom wall. An appliquÃ© (42, 50, figure 3) is secured in the receptacle. The appliquÃ© may be a medallion or a simulative gem stone made from colored faceted glass. A method of personalizing the urn is also claimed.
Patent GB-2517475-A (GB)
Title: Voltage regulator
Inventor: TYTLER DUNCAN GEORGE FRASER
IPC: H02M5/12
Filed: 2013-08-22
Abstract: A voltage regulator for regulating high power voltage supplies receives an input voltage 110 and outputs a regulated output voltage 130. Controller 150 controls the output voltage by altering a pulse width modulation in dependence on a temperature detected by temperature sensor 190. The sensed temperature, the controller and the pulse width modulator can be arranged as a feed-back loop, the mark to space ratio of the pulse width modulation being increased in response to increasing temperature. The temperature sensor can be a thermocouple attached to a heatsink 155. The pulse width modulated output can be applied to a buck or boost transformer 120 by a switch such as an IGBT. Transformers 120 can have three coils and the input voltage can be multi-phase. The controller can control between two levels depending on the temperature exceeding a threshold that can correspond to the maximum operating temperature of the switches. The regulator can be used to reduce the mains voltage to reduce energy consumption.
Patent GB-2519100-A (GB)
Title: Stairlift component and kit
Inventor: HORTON ROBERT GEORGE
IPC: F16B7/02
Filed: 2013-10-09
Abstract: A stair lift component 10 comprising of a length of rail having a shaft 12 and a rack 13 situated below the shaft. The rack portion includes either male projections 15 or female recesses 14 at both ends. Each end is designed to engage with the opposite connection on an adjacent length of rail. The stair lift component may preferably be part of a kit incorporating one or more components.
Patent GB-2512683-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical system
Inventor: WILLIAMS DAVID NICHOLAS
IPC: A61B18/12
Filed: 2013-10-22
Abstract: An electrosurgical system having first and second units, the second unit being detachably connectable to the first unit and including an electrode assembly. The first unit comprises a power supply, RF oscillator circuit for generating a radio frequency output, and an output stage adapted to supply an RF output to the electrode assembly. The second unit comprises an identification circuit 16 presenting, in an alternating manner, a parameter with a first finite non-zero value for a first time period, and a parameter with a second finite value for a second time period. The first unit includes a sensing circuit (18, Fig. 4) adapted to detect a characteristic of the identification circuit 16 and provide an output signal, and a controller connected to the sensing circuit (18); upon receiving the output signal the controller adjusts the RF output to suit the particular electrode assembly. The parameter may be capacitance.
Patent GB-2520688-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for inspecting flooded cavities in a floating offshore installation
Inventor: CONSTANTINIS DANNY ALEXANDER
IPC: F16L55/00
Filed: 2013-11-27
Abstract: A threaded connection body 20 is welded to the outer surface of the wall 10 of a pipe, seachest or other flooded cavity 4 within the hull of a ship or floating offshore installation. A sealed cutting apparatus (50, Fig 13A) is mounted via a valve unit (30, Fig 13A) on the connection body and a cutter is extended through the open valve (34, Fig 13A) to form an opening (18, Fig 14B) in the wall. After retracting the cutter and closing the valve 34, the cutting apparatus is replaced by a sealed inspection unit (70, Fig 24) having a camera (71, Fig 24) which is extended through the valve and the opening to inspect the cavity. After retracting the camera and closing the valve, the inspection unit may be replaced by a plug deployment unit (100, Fig 28) which may be used to advance a plug (120, Fig 28) through the open valve and screw it into the connection body. The valve unit may then be removed and replaced with a cap (90, Fig 35A) so that the plug and the cap provide a double seal to the connection body.
Patent GB-2506801-A (GB)
Title: System and method for adapting video communications
Inventor: OYMAN OZGUR
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2011-12-27
Abstract: An apparatus may include one or more radio-frequency (RF) transceivers arranged to receive multimedia content during a session over a first link from a wireless wide-area network (WWAN) and to forward information over a second link to a display device. The apparatus may further include a processor circuit communicatively coupled to the one or more RF transceivers and a video adaptation module operative on the processor circuit to gather device capability information from the display device, and to modify device capability exchange signaling to the WWAN based upon the gathered device capability information, the device capability exchange signaling to define exchange of multimedia content between the apparatus and the WWAN. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.
Patent GB-2512188-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for handling bales
Inventor: CARBIS DAVID
IPC: A01D87/12
Filed: 2011-04-15
Abstract: Apparatus for handling bales comprises a frame 4, a first elongate member 20a extending from the frame; a second elongate member 20b extending from the frame and spaced apart from the first member, the first member being moveable with respect to the second member between an open position and a closed position, in which a bale may be supported between the first and the second elongate members; and a third elongate member 20c extending from the frame and spaced apart from the second member, the third member being moveable with respect to the second member between an open position and a closed position, in which a bale may be supported between the second and third members. The second member is fixed and the first, second and third members are substantially parallel to each other when moving between the open and closed positions and extend parallel to each other in both the open and closed positions. Each elongate member may extend from a respective arm. One or more of the elongate members may comprise an inner longitudinal member such as a spike or tine 28a and an outer longitudinal member such as a roller 30a there around.
Patent GB-2522459-A (GB)
Title: Timer services
Inventor: CALDWELL ANDREW
IPC: G06F11/20
Filed: 2014-01-24
Abstract: Timer services are provided to clients in a network including a cluster of nodes. At a node 112a a request 2a to provide a timer is received from a client. Configuration of a primary replica of the requested timer on a first node in the cluster to pop after a first time has elapsed is initiated 2b. A first timer replication message 2c is transmitted to a second node 112b to initiate 2d configuration of a first backup replica of the timer to pop after the first time plus a first skew time. A second timer replication message 2e is transmitted to a third node 112c to initiate 2f configuration of a second backup replica of the timer to pop after the first time plus a second skew time (greater than the first skew time). Popping 2g of the primary, first backup or second backup timer replicas include initiating callback 2h to the client. Popping of the primary timer replica on first node 112a may also involve notifying 2i, 2j second node 112b and third node 112c that they should not pop their timer replicas so as to prevent multiple, redundant callbacks to the client from the timer.
Patent GB-2507454-A (GB)
Title: Optimized virtual function translation entry memory caching
Inventor: CARDONA OMAR
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2012-08-08
Abstract: An approach is provided in which a virtual function, which executes on a network adapter, receives a data packet from a first virtual machine. A translation entry is identified that corresponds to sending the data packet from the first virtual machine to a second virtual machine, and a determination is made as to whether an onboard memory partition assigned to the virtual function includes the identified translation. If the onboard memory location includes the translation entry, the data packet is sent to the destination virtual machine using the translation entry retrieved from the onboard memory partition. Otherwise, if the translation entry is not located in the onboard memory partition, the data packet is sent to the destination virtual machine using a translation entry retrieved from an off board memory location.
Patent GB-2517274-A (GB)
Title: Seat core
Inventor: NG BOON LONG
IPC: A47C4/02
Filed: 2014-06-17
Abstract: A collapsible or knock-down chair comprises a seat core 1, a plurality of legs (figure 15) and a back rest (figure 16). The seat core comprises a unitary body including a peripheral wall 4, 5, 7 and a plurality of recesses 2, each recess being provided with at least one aperture (8, figure 2) adapted to receive securing means (12, figure 15) for securing a chair leg within the recess. At least two recesses are provided at either end of the front wall 5 and may be open at one or opposing ends. The internal walls of the recesses may be provided with formations to inhibit removal of the chair leg. The seat core may be of trapezoidal construction, or may have an arcuate front edge. The seat core is preferably made from plastic by injection moulding and portions of the seat core may include a lattice or honeycomb structure. A back rest may be attached to apertures 8 provided in a rear wall 4 of the seat core. The seat core may further include a resiliently deformable upper surface with a plurality of perforations, and may include a reinforcing lattice or rib.
Patent GB-2512767-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for navigating longitudinal bores
Inventor: BOOTH CAMPBELL ALLEN
IPC: B08B9/04
Filed: 2012-11-26
Abstract: An apparatus for accessing longitudinal bores which includes: a length of resilient tube configured to be extendible along at least a portion of its length; wherein one end of the resilient tube includes a utility head thereon; and wherein the other end of the tube is configured to directly or indirectly connect to, and receive a force from, a physical energy source.
Patent GB-2532802-A (GB)
Title: Audio cable with a rotatable coupling
Inventor: COLIN ARROWSMITH
IPC: H01R39/64
Filed: 2014-11-29
Abstract: The rotatable coupling is particularly suitable for use with electric guitars, where there is a perceived problem with the twisting of the cable which connects the guitar and the amplifier. The rotatable coupling thereby provides an alternative to a traditional Mercury slip-ring which avoids the handling precautions involved with Mercury while also preventing cable twisting. The rotatable coupling comprises a stator (302, figure 4) and a rotor (303, figure 4) defining an electrical rotary interface 301 for providing continuous connection between audio cables 104, 105. A protective stator housing 304 retains the stator and a protective rotor housing 305 retains the rotor. A rolling-element bearing (306, figure 4) is positioned between the protective stator housing and the protective rotor housing, such that the inner race of the bearing is journaled with the rotor housing and the outer race is journaled with the stator housing. The bearing thereby removes stress from the rotor and stator contacts.
Patent GB-2522332-A (GB)
Title: Method for preparing a sorbent
Inventor: EVANS MATTHEW JAMES
IPC: B01J20/32
Filed: 2014-12-04
Abstract: Method of preparing a heavy metal copper sulphide sorbent, comprises mixing copper sulphide material, a support, such as alumina, titania, zirconia, silica or aluminosilicate, and at least one binder, such as clay, cement or organic polymer binders; shaping the mixture and drying the mixture to form a dried sorbent. The copper sulphide is manufactured by a mechano-chemical process in which powdered copper metal is mixed with elemental sulphur under conditions that cause elemental copper and elemental sulphur to react to form copper sulphide. Also disclosed is use of the sorbent for removing heavy metal from a fluid stream.
Patent GB-2522973-A (GB)
Title: Controlling fluid micro compartments
Inventor: WALSH EDMUND
IPC: G01N35/08
Filed: 2014-12-04
Abstract: A method of controlling interactions between fluid compartments or droplets 10 in a fluid flow comprises providing a first phase 14 within a fluid conduit 20, enclosing within the first phase a separating compartment of a second phase 12 that is immiscible with the first phase, providing at least one reagent compartment of a third phase 10 that is immiscible with the second phase and enclosed by the separating compartment; and arranging the compartments such that the length of the separating compartment is equal to or greater than the conduit diameter. Ideally, the reagent compartment has a length equal to or greater than the conduit diameter. In use, the phases have different velocities of travel along the conduit due to their properties. Ideally, the properties of the second and third phases are chosen so that the reagent compartments merge. The method provides control of three phase or double emulsion systems.
Patent GB-2533333-A (GB)
Title: Transaction authorisation
Inventor: NICOLAS DAVID MACKIE
IPC: G06Q20/40
Filed: 2014-12-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for authorising electronic payment transactions, and in particular, but not exclusively to authorising contactless payment transactions made at point of sales using a payment device 100. A server system receives, from a first computing device, verification information relating to a verification process for verifying a user associated with the first computing device. A verification status associated with the user is set in a memory of the server system, based on the verification information. The server system receives an authorisation request for a payment transaction from a payment terminal, the request including an identifier associated with the user, and having been provided to the payment terminal by a payment device different from the first computing device. Responsive to receipt of the authorisation request, the verification status associated with the user is identified, and a determination as to whether to authorise the payment transaction is made at least partly on the basis of the identified verification status.
Patent GB-2523888-A (GB)
Title: Security elements and methods of their manufacture
Inventor: HOLMES BRIAN WILLIAM
IPC: B42D25/40
Filed: 2015-01-15
Abstract: A security element 10 comprises a substrate 19 having: in a first area 11; a first optically variable device comprising a diffractive or reflective relief structure 18a and a reflection enhancing material 17 following the contours of the relief structure; and, in a second area 15, a second optically variable device comprising an iridescent amplitude interference material 13. The first optically variable device comprises a plurality of sub-areas (16, Fig.2a) arranged in a cyclically repeating sequence along a predetermined direction of the security element. The relief parameters of the diffractive or reflective relief structure vary from one sub-area to the next within each repeat cycle whereby, at any one viewing angle: each sub-area within any one repeat cycle exhibits a different diffractive colour or reflected intensity from those of the other sub-areas within the same repeat cycle. First partial areas of a region may be arranged between second partial areas of the region such that a half-tone or screened pattern is formed and the visual effects of the iridescent amplitude interference material and the diffractive or reflective relief structure appears superimposed on one another across the region. The visual effects of the iridescent amplitude interference material and the diffractive or reflective relief structure may appear exhibited on opposite sides of a straight line at any one location and alternate with one another along the axis of the security element.
Patent GB-2536226-A (GB)
Title: Frequency discriminator
Inventor: ALISTAIR MASSARELLA
IPC: G01R23/165
Filed: 2015-03-09
Abstract: A frequency discriminator comprises a power splitter 2 for splitting a signal into a plurality of paths 4, at least two of which include filters 12 having different frequency characteristics which are configured to provide filtered signals to power detectors 14. The discriminator further comprises an analogue-to-digital conversion section 8 which provides digital values of the measured powers to a processing section 10, which estimates a value 11 of at least one frequency in the signal. Multiple such frequency detectors can be used together in applications such as radar systems, angle-of-arrival measurement systems or signal source position measurement systems. The device can also be used to detect a signal and, upon determining that the signal strength is greater than a threshold value, transmit the frequency value of the signal together with a unique identifier. Such a system may be used to detect unauthorised mobile phone use in prisons or hospitals.
Patent GB-2526174-A (GB)
Title: Wide bandwidth GW probe for tube and pipe inspection system
Inventor: FURMAN DOV
IPC: G01N29/24
Filed: 2015-03-09
Abstract: A tube inspection system includes a guided-wave-transducer mechanism (GWTM) 18 that is associated with a tube 14 that is being inspected. The GWTM can have one ring 16a with N guided-wave transducers (GWTs) distributed thereon, and another ring 16b with M guided-wave transducers (GWTs) distributed thereon. A controller excites mechanical waves by the GWTs of the first ring that propagate in the wall of the tube being inspected and along its axis. The GWTs of the second ring obtain received mechanical waves and convert them to electronic signals. The M electronic signals are processed to provide a measured signal in which a wanted mode is enhanced. N and M are integer numbers equal or greater than two and are not the same. A pressing mechanism 17 is arranged on a transducer cylinder 12 to press the plurality of GWTs toward the tube wall.
Patent GB-2521310-A (GB)
Title: Preload and centralizing device for milling subterranean barrier valves
Inventor: COLMAN DAVID W
IPC: E21B29/00
Filed: 2013-08-30
Abstract: A device is associated with a downhole tool to control the weight that can be set down on the tool while the tool is operating. A shroud is secured to the string that supports the tool with interior modular biasing components that for run in extend the tool past the shroud. Upon encountering a support for the tool, further set down weight compresses the biasing components for a predetermined stroke length delineated by the shroud landing on a support. If the tool is a mill, its operation takes place under the biasing force as the mill advances into the piece being cut or milled under a predetermined pressure. When the mill reaches full extension form the shroud the process can be repeated until the milling is complete. The shroud also centralizes the mill during milling.